I mean......how stupid is that? It in no way resembled a real gun, NO ONE would mistake it for a real gun. But "no tolerance" allows them to "not think" for themselves.
Another proof "political correctness" being a stupid idea.
"Cheesey" wrote:
Is it really "political correctness" or is it fear of our legal system.
This kid by all accounts made an innocent mistake, by letting him off with 3 days they are now setting a precedence for the rule based on perceived intent.
So what happens when if another kid made the same mistake?
They have to either weigh in intent on the punishment and face probable litigation from another kid that got a stiffer penalty or use the same time duration for punishment. Intent is a hard thing to prove.
It creates a loophole for some jagoff to fall through.. because we are a sue first society where even the absurd is challenged in the court of law.. IE McDonald's coffee is hot.
I agree that they made the right decision in this case, but I can see why there is a clear cut penalty out there from a higher branch.. if this school makes this decision liability is limited to them alone.
In the end.. blame the freaking lawyers. :lol:
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